Visa requirements for Lebanese citizens

The front cover of the Lebanese biometric passport

Visa requirements for citizens of the Republic of Lebanon are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other sovereign countries and territories placed on citizens of the Republic of Lebanon.

Citizens of the Republic of Lebanon do not need a passport when travelling to Jordan and Syria. For these countries, they may use just their domestic national identification cards called in Arabic: بطاقة الهوية (bițāqat al-hawiya) and in French: carte nationale d'identité.

Besides visa requirements, most countries specify other requirements which preclude the entry of citizens of the Republic of Lebanon and other citizens into their territory such as the prospective entrant not having a criminal history or health issues and presenting evidence of sufficient funds or a ticket for exit and many other factors.

Visa not required for personnel of oil companies established in Angola, provided they present a photocopy of their passport, 4 photos, and a copy of a visa application which should be submitted by the oil company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival[22]

Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure

Passengers traveling on domestic sectors of international flights within Australia must hold passports, or passport replacing documents accepted by Australia

Valid Australian visas in a full or expired Lebanese passports are accepted if accompanied by a new Lebanese passport. Verification by airlines using Australia's Advanced Passenger Processing (APP) System will require the details of the travel document that contains the Australian visa

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days for residents of the GCC member states. They must travel with a national of the said GCC country

Visa on arrival for holders of an official invitation letter issued by the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan or other Azerbaijan government authority

Visa on arrival for staff of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and their dependants, provided they present an official invitation letter issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of an official invitation letter issued by the Operating Committee of Baku Chess Olympiad or an accreditation card issued by the International Chess Federation (FIDE)

The visa application form may be filled online and submitted to the diplomatic mission[33]

Obtainable online through approved travel agencies.[34][35] Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel

Applicants of Armenian ancestry or with Armenian visas in their passport may not obtain a visa

Visa not required for holders of passports or other travel documents endorsed with a "No Visa Required" stamp

Visa on arrival for passengers of Bangladeshi origin

Visa on arrival for spouses and children of passengers of Bangladeshi origin provided they present return/onward tickets for a maximum stay of 30 days

Visa on arrival for holders of a confirmation letter issued by the Bangladesh Board of Investment (BOI) containing a BOI registration number and traveling on business provided they present return/onward tickets. The accredited inviting organization must notify the Immigration authorities prior to arrival

Visa on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted not later than 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) the expected date of arrival[48]

Visa on arrival at the Minsk International Airport for holders holders of an invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical or health organization. The letter must be written on afficial headed paper with the passenger's name, passport details, purpose, and duration of stay. The letter must also have the original signature and official seal of the head of the inviting organization

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days for passengers who sent their application by a tour operator to the department of tourism at least two and a half months in advance, provided they present two passport photos[56]

Visa not required for holders of a Green Card issued by the United States unless deemed inadmissible.[72] In addition and as of September 30, 2016, an eTA is required for holders of a Green Card issued by the United States[73]

Passengers over the age of 15 not presenting return or onward tickets must pay a deposit to a bank or the transporting airlines between 15,000 XAF AND 250,000 XAF depending on the country of commencement of the journey

Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 6 days for passengers traveling for tourism purposes in a group organized by a Chinese international tour operator or registered travel agency provided they are arriving from Hong Kong or Macao to take a trip to the Zhujiang Delta in Guangdong province or arriving or departing at or to Dongguan (DGM), Guangzhou(CAN), Huizhou (HUZ), Shantou (SWA), Shenzhen (SZX) or Zhuhai (ZUH)

Visa on arrival at Beijing (PEK) for a maximum stay of 3 months for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. The airlines must fax all documents to the station managed prior to arrival and the passenger must have a confirmation from the Immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, two passport photos, a passport that contains at least 1 blank visa page, and an invitation letter issued by the Chinese Authorities or by a sponsor approved by the Chinese authorities who must meat the passenger on arrival

Visa on arrival at Chendgu (CTU), Fuzhou (FOC), Shanghai ( (Hongqiao (SHA) Pudong (PVG), or Xiamen (XMN) for a maximum stay of 1 month holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided they present a letter of invitation issued by the immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, two passport photos, a confirmed return or onward ticket, a passport that contains at least one blank visa page, and a sponsor approved by the Chinese authorities is there to meet the passenger on arrival

Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid multiple-entry visa holders or residents of Japan or the United States used at least once and valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay

Costa Rican visas should be used within 60 days after the date of issuance

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports[94]

Tourist Cards (Tarjeta del Turista) must be obtained prior to arrival from diplomatic missions of Cuba, authorized airlines, or travel agencies. The card valid for a maximum stay of 30 days

Extensions of stay is possible up to a maximum stay of 60 days for a fee[95][96]

Passengers who are former nationals of Cuba who left Cuba before 1971 must hold passports endorsed "Habilitado" for HE-11

Passengers must cover the length of their stay by $50 per day or equivalent in other convertible currencies in cash or traveler's cheques unless they have previously contracted touristic activities with MINTUR in Cuba

Passengers are required to have a travel insurance to cover their medical expenses while in Cuba and should be purchased before departure

Visa not required for minors under 18 years of age accompanied by parents, provided they present an Eritrean National ID Card

Visa on arrival for holders of a printed confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided the sponsor in Eritrea submits the request to the Eritrean Immigration Authority 48 hours before arrival and the passenger holds 1 passport photo

Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, provided they present an invitation letter issued to participants of the UNECA (United Nations Economic Commission for Africa) conferences and meetings held at the U.N conference centre in Addis Ababa

Visa not required for holders of a dual Nationality Card issued by Ghana

Visa on arrival for passengers of Ghanaian origin and not holding a "Dual Nationality Card" and entering Ghana on a Lebanese passport provided they present a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and a copy of the visa-on-arrival approval issued at least 48 hours prior to traveling to Ghana by the Ghana Immigration Service. The approval must contain both traveler's passport and visa numbers and a copy of the bio-data and photo page of the applicant's passport

Passengers of Pakistani origin (those born in Pakistan or whose parents or grandparents were born in Pakistan) holding multiple entry Tourist Visas (type T), with a validity of more than 3 months and less than 10 years, are required to wait at least 60 days between visits. Those wishing to re-enter before the 60 days have expired must contact an Indian mission abroad to obtain permission.Travellers intending to make side-trips to neighbouring countries as part of the same journey, should submit details of their complete itinerary, with supporting documentation, such as reservations, to an Indian mission or to the immigration officer upon initial entry into India, to obtain permission for multiple entries as part of that journey

Holders of visas that specifically state the city or airport of entry must enter India at that specified city or airport

Registration with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of arrival is mandatory

Visa on arrival at Aktau (SCO), Almaty (ALA),Astana (TSE), Atyrau (GUW) and Uralsk for a maximum stay of 1 month for holders of a confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that a visa has been approved before departure

Visa on arrival at Aktau (SCO), Almaty (ALA),Astana (TSE), Atyrau (GUW) and Uralsk for a maximum stay of 1 month for passengers arriving from a country without a Kazakh representation and provided they present an invitation letter

Can obtain T12 East Africa Tourist Visa which permits entry to Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda on a single visa. Obtainable online for a fee of $100. The first country to be entered should be the one which has issued the visa [164]

Passengers are required to hold at least $500 as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 1 month for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided they are traveling for tourism purposes and having a sponsor in Kuwait who must hold the original visa

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for residents of the GCC member states[168]

Visa on arrival for holders of confirmation from the transporting carrier and are traveling for tourism purposes for a maximum stay of 1 month

Holders of a resident visa or a work permit traveling to Kuwait for the first time are required to hold an original Criminal Clearance Certificate authenticated by a Kuwait diplomatic mission in their country of residence

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of an official letter of guarantee issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao People's Dem. Rep., provided they are travelling on an official visit

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 15 days for valid visa holders or residents of Canada, the European Union member states, the United Kingdom, or the United States. The visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the period of intended stay in Macedonia

Passengers must hold an approval issued by the Ministry of Interior in addition to the visa

Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory

Extensions of stay is not possible, but those exceeding the period of 90 days within 180 days should obtain a residence permit from the immigration police and must be presented to airport officials upon departure

Visa on arrival at Ulaanbaatar Airport (ULN) for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided that their passport is valid for at least one year, present two passport photos, are arriving from a country with no Mongolian Immigration Authority, and that a sponsor in Mongolia submits a request to the Mongolian Immigration Authority

Registration with the local police within 30 days of arrival is mandatory

Visa on arrival for holders of a letter of approval issued by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, provided they are traveling on a tour arranged through a travel agency and have a confirmation that a tourist visa has been approved before departure

Overstaying is punishable by a fine of $3 per day which is pain upon departure

Obtainable online for Student, Work, or Visitor visas.[217] Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel

Passengers are required to hold at least 1000 NZD or 400 NZD if accommodation has been prepaid. as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay. Evidence of funds may be in the form of cash, traveler's cheques, bank drafts, letters of credit or the following credit cards: Diners Club, American Express, Bankcard, Mastercard and Visa. If Visa label contains "Funds Waived", evidence of sufficient funds is not required

Visa not required for holders of a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistani (NICOP)

Visa not required for holders of passports issued by the Republic of Lebanon containing a "Visa exempt" stamp issued by Pakistan

Visa not required for passengers of Pakistani origin for a maximum stay of 72 hours provided they are travelling due to an emergency and have dual nationality with Pakistan and passports are appropriately endorsed

Muslim female passengers arriving to perform Umrah or Hajj must be accompanied by one of her immediate family members such as father, brother, husband or son, who must be aged 18 years or older; or over 45 years of age and traveling within a group of female passengers of the same age, who are accompanied by a group leader until their departure

Expectant mothers who do not hold residence permits or Re-entry permits visiting Singapore for the purpose of delivering their child in Sindapose must apply for a visit pass prior to their visit at www.ica.goc.sq in which applications take 4–6 weeks to process

Printed visa authorization and an Electronic Visa Issuance Confirmation issued by the Ministry of Justice must be presented at the time of travel

Visa not required if arriving at and departing from Jeju (CJU) Airport

Visa not required for passengers who have previously entered Korea (Rep.) at least 4 times within the last 2 years or at least 10 visits in total[275][276]

Visa Exemption for 30 days for those who are in transit through South Korea, provided they present a physical visa or a residence permit issued by the following countries and are arriving at South Korea from one of these countries and continuing to a third country, or arriving from a third country and continuing to one of these countries.

Visa not required for holders of a Persons of Surinamese Origin (PSA) document or a proof of Surinamese origins

Visa on arrival for spouses and children (who are under 18 years) of Persons of Surinamese Origin or passengers of Surinamese origin, at Paramaribo International Airport (PBM) for a maximum stay of 90 days

Visa on arrival if arriving from a country without a Surinamese diplomatic mission for a maximum stay of 2 months

Passengers over 12 years of age with a visa are required to hold at least 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family as proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay. Proof of funds includes letters of credit vouchers, MCO's or well-known credit cards which are honored in Thailand

Extensions of stay is not possible, but passengers exceeding the period of 90 days within 180 days should obtain a residence permit ("Ikamet Vesikasi") from the immigration police and must be presented to airport officials upon departure

Visa on arrival for maximum stay of 10 days extendable for another 10 days for holders of a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special permits from the MInistry of Foreign Affairs are required prior to arrival if visiting Atamurat, Cheleken, Dashoguz, Serhas, and Serhetabat

Visa on arrival for residents of the GCC member states for a maximum stay of 1 month

Electronic Visas online via www.ednrd.ae if residing in one of the 5 other GCC countries. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel [315]

Visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 96 hours, 30 days, or 90 days for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and present a passport valid for 6 months and their sponsor has deposited that visa before departure to the Airport Immigration Authorities

96-hour transit visa is granted on arrival at Dubai International Airport (DXB) provided the transit time is at least 8 hours, they hold onward tickets to a third country, and have a passport valid for at least 6 months

Visa not required for holders of a Form I-512 (Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States")

Visa not required for passengers who are admitted to the United States on a visa and are returning to the United States after a visit for a maximum stay of 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands except Cuba

Obtainable online for non-immigrant visas (DS-160). However, the applicant must attend a scheduled interview at the nearest United States diplomatic mission[326][327]

Holders of F or J visas must present an endorsed SEVIS Form I-20MN. Form SEVIS I-20AB for M visa holders, and Form SEVIS DS-2019 for F or J visa holders

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 30 days at Phu Quoc (PQC) Airport

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for holders of a Certificate of Visa Exemption issued to former citizens of Vietnam residing abroad

Visa not required for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for citizens of Vietnam if they do not present a Vietnamese passport but instead present a foreign passport with a permanent residence permit

Visa on arrival at Hanoi (HAN) for holders of a confirmation from the Vietnamese Immigration (Ministry of Public Security) that a visa has been approved before departure

Visa on arrival at Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), or Da Nang (DAD) airports for a maximum stay of 3 months for holders of a confirmation from the Consular Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) that a visa has been approved before departure

Citizens of the Republic of Lebanon do not need a visa or a work or residence permit from Norwegian authorities in order to settle in Svalbard. However, they need a valid Schengen visa if they travel through Norway on their way to or from Svalbard as all regular flights run from and to mainland Norway

Holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports issued by the Republic of Lebanon have visa-free or visa on arrival (VoA) access to the following additional countries and territories (both mutual and unilateral):

Many countries have entry restrictions on foreigners that go beyond the common requirement of having either a valid visa or a visa exemption. Such restrictions may be health related or impose additional documentation requirements on certain classes of people for diplomatic or political purposes.

Other countries require either a passport valid on arrival or a passport valid throughout the period of the intended stay. Some countries have bilateral agreements with other countries to shorten the period of passport validity required for each other's citizens[469][470] or even accept passports that have already expired (but not been cancelled).[471]

Many countries require a minimum number of blank pages in the passport being presented, generally one or two pages.[472] Endorsement pages, which often appear after the visa pages, are not counted as being available.

Israeli border control Entry Permit (issued as a stand-alone document rather than a stamp affixed in a passport)

Kuwait,[474] Lebanon,[475] Libya,[476] Saudi Arabia,[477] Sudan,[478] Syria[479] and Yemen[480] do not allow entry to people with passport stamps from Israel or whose passports have either a used or an unused Israeli visa, or where there is evidence of previous travel to Israel such as entry or exit stamps from neighbouring border posts in transit countries such as Jordan and Egypt.

To circumvent this Arab League boycott of Israel, the Israeli immigration services have now mostly ceased to stamp foreign nationals' passports on either entry to or exit from Israel. Since 15 January 2013, Israel no longer stamps foreign passports at Ben Gurion Airport, giving passengers a card instead that reads: "Since January 2013 a pilot scheme has been introduced whereby visitors are given an entry card instead of an entry stamp on arrival. You should keep this card with your passport until you leave. This is evidence of your legal entry into Israel and may be required, particularly at any crossing points into the Occupied Palestinian Territories." [481] Passports are still (as of 22 June 2017[update]) stamped at Erez when travelling into and out of Gaza. Also, passports are still stamped (as of 22 June 2017[update]) at the Jordan Valley/Sheikh Hussein and Yitzhak Rabin/Arava land borders with Jordan.

Iran refuses admission to holders of passports containing an Israeli visa or stamp that is less than 12 months old.

Due to a state of war existing between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the government of Azerbaijan not only bans entry of citizens from Armenia, but also all citizens and nationals of any other country who are of Armenian descent, to the Republic of Azerbaijan[482][483] (although there have been exceptions, notably for Armenia's participation at the 2015 European Games held in Azerbaijan).

The government of a country can declare a diplomat persona non grata, banning their entry into that country. In non-diplomatic use, the authorities of a country may also declare a foreigner persona non grata permanently or temporarily, usually because of unlawful activity.

Several countries mandate that all travellers, or all foreign travellers, be fingerprinted on arrival and will refuse admission to or even arrest those travellers that refuse to comply. In some countries, such as the United States, this may apply even to transit passengers who merely wish to quickly change planes rather than go landside.[488]

^"The Henley Passport Index"(PDF). Henley & Partners Holdings Ltd. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018. This graph shows the full Global Ranking of the 2018 Henley Passport Index. In certain cases, a rank is shared by multiple countries because these countries all have the same level of visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.

^"Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Turkey with their expired passports". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Republic of Turkey. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2018. Countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Turkey with their expired passports: 1. Germany – Passports expired within the last year / ID’s expired within the last year, 2. Belgium - Passports expired within the last 5 years, 3. France - Passports expired within the last 5 years, 4. Spain - Passports expired within the last 5 years, 5. Switzerland - Passports expired within the last 5 years, 6. Luxemburg - Passports expired within the last 5 years, 7. Portugal - Passports expired within the last 5 years, 8. Bulgaria – Valid ordinary passport

^Calder, Simon (24 April 2017). "Airline lobbying for a relaxation of draconian rules for London-Auckland travellers". The Independent. Retrieved 7 July 2018. Travellers heading west from the UK to New Zealand may soon be able to avoid the onerous requirement to clear US border control during the refuelling stop at Los Angeles airport (LAX). Unlike almost every other country in the world, the US insists on a full immigration check even for travellers who simply intend to re-board their plane to continue onwards to a foreign destination. Air New Zealand, which flies daily from Heathrow via Los Angeles to Auckland, says there are currently “strict requirements for travellers” in transit at LAX. Through passengers to Auckland on flight NZ1 or Heathrow on NZ2 must apply in advance for an ESTA (online visa) even though they have no intention of staying in the US. They also have to undergo screening by the Transportation Security Administration.

^"China to require fingerprints of all foreign visitors as new security step". Boing Boing. 8 Feb 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2018. The fingerprinting of foreigners will be introduced at Shenzhen airport in the south from Friday, and it will then be gradually rolled out at other entry points around the country, the ministry said in a statement. All foreign passport holders aged 14-70 will have to give their fingerprints, it said, without saying if other biometric data would also be collected. The ministry said the regulation would strengthen immigration controls and increase efficiency.

^"Iris Scanner Could Replace Emirates ID In UAE". SimplyDXB. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2018. The breach of privacy is probably the biggest threat to the biometric technique of iris recognition. Secondly, a device error can false reject or false accept the identity which can also have some heinous consequences. Lastly, the method isn’t the most cost-effective one. It is complex and therefore expensive. Furthermore, the maintenance of devices and data can also be relatively burdensome. However, thanks to the oil money and spending ability of Dubai, they are economically equipped to effectively embrace this system.